A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Father Carlisle Beggerly officiating.

Linda Carol Jenkins was born on January 24, 1953, to James and Manilla Marshbank, in Columbus, OH. Linda passed away in Meridian, MS on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Linda was a very sweet and loving lady. She loved life but loved nothing more than her loving daughter and best friend, Stephanie. Stephanie and Linda were more than just a mother and daughter they were best friends. The two of them would often stay up having long conversations about anything and everything.

Linda was an avid reader and enjoyed reading romance books. Her favorite television show however was Murder She Wrote and was very fond of Angela Landsbury. She also loved the I Love Lucy Show, and her loving daughter would often call her "Lucy". Linda also greatly enjoyed her game nights with Bryan and Owen.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, James and Manilla Marshbank; her husband, Alan J Jenkins Jr.; and her brother, Alfred Wayne Marshbank.

Linda is survived by her cherished daughter, Stephanie Coffman; and her honorary grandsons, Bryan Lane and Owen Wands.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Lisa, Malik, Jenny, Virgil, Bradley, Cody, Owen, Bryan, Bridgit, John, Rick and Vicci Coffman, for all their hard work and loving care to Stephanie during this time.